CVE-2017-0003 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted document in Microsoft Word or SharePoint.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0003?
CVE-2017-0003 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server, published on 10 Jan 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Word 2016 and SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0003?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server, Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0003?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0003 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-0003 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0003 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server
- CVE-2019-0604 Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2023-24955 Microsoft SharePoint Server Code Injection
- CVE-2025-49706 Microsoft SharePoint Improper Authentication
- CVE-2020-1210 Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2020-1595 Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7fw9-7v97-fp5r.